Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,473 per week in Hermiston, OR

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post OpLocation: Hermiston, ORAgency: Malone HealthcarePay: $2,473 per weekStart Date: ASAPAbout the PositionJob ID: 898071 Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,473.67 Job TitleRecovery Room - Registered Nurse (PACU) LocationHermiston, OR | Acute CareSchedule / Job TypeContract | Rotating / Weekday Flex (Variable) | OnsiteKey ResponsibilitiesComplete nursing assessments and manage patient care throughout the pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia Phase I, and post-anesthesia Phase II continuum of careClosely monitor patients for changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and level of consciousness; report and intervene as needed using the Aldrete scoring system in PACUAdminister pain medications, treat post-operative nausea, manage intravenous access, and perform interventions to maintain all major body systems and fluid and electrolyte balanceDevelop individualized peri-anesthesia plans of care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and advocate for patient safety, privacy, and involvement in care decisionsProvide patient and caregiver education on expected outcomes, medication management, wound care, activity, and signs of complications; document accurately in the electronic medical recordParticipate in on-call rotation for the Post-Anesthesia Unit and may be floated to other departments where qualified before core staff is reassignedRequired QualificationsAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferredCurrent Registered Nurse license in the State of OregonBLS, PALS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications requiredMinimum one year of critical care experience or two years of medical-surgical experienceAbility to adhere to Oregon State Board of Nursing delegation guidelines and all applicable safety and infection control protocolsPreferred Experience / SkillsPrevious experience in Day Surgery, PACU, pre-admission services, or an ambulatory surgery centerConscious sedation certification, CAPA/CPAN certification, or Ultrasound Guided IV certificationFamiliarity with glucometer, arterial lines, Epic charting, bladder scanner, ultrasound machines, Belmont rapid infuser, and blood warmersCRASE training (may be required if assignment extends beyond six months)